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Meadowsweet Herb, A Natural Painkiller
The name, meadowsweet reflects the herb’s fragrance. Unlike the offensive aromas of many healing herbs, this unique combination of honey, vanilla, and bitter almond smells appetizing. While, ancient Germanic tribes used the herb to help flavor their honey wine, today we know Meadowsweet offers much more as a medicinal plant. Like so many of the…
Read MoreWhat Are Digestive Bitters?
Digestive bitters have traditional roots as medicinal remedies prepared from bitter plants. Typically used to treat digestive ailments like gas, bloating, and cramps, digestive bitters help promote general digestive health. In this post we will cover everything you need to know about the natural digestive aid known as bitters including:
Read MoreWillow bark or Aspirin? – An herbal pain reliever
Willow bark serves as an herbal pain reliever, known and appreciated for thousands of years. Use of willow bark appears in traditional German medicine and naturopathy as a painkiller to address discomfort associated with rheumatism, knee and hip arthrosis, and back pain. In addition, willow bark acts as a headache natural remedy and moderates the…
Read MoreWhat is Spelt? An Alternative to Wheat
You may be hearing more about spelt, or seeing more spelt-based products on the shelves. With more consumers evaluating alternatives to wheat, the term spelt has entered common parlance. This article describes all you need to know about spelt, starting with the question “what is spelt?” What is Spelt? An Ancient Grain The history of…
Read MoreHildegard’s Spring Cleanse (the May Cure)
As Spring enters full swing our Winter retreat indoors comes to an end. Fortunately, the sun lures us back into nature. And, along with increased movement, like hiking, cycling, walking, or dynamic meditation in nature, we reawaken our metabolic functions. The process of purification begins all over again.
Read MoreHeadache Natural Remedies
Headache natural remedies address different types of headaches in different ways. Consider the right herbal remedy for unique headache symptoms, while recognizing limitations. In some cases, a simple remedy like peppermint oil may beat painkillers for treating certain types of headache symptoms. The many forms of headache Headaches show up in many different forms. Whether it…
Read MoreWhat is Spelt Bread? Delicious.
The origins of bread (and the act of breaking bread) are traced to the first gatherings of people. Ancient clans, long before recorded history, left behind evidence of their close relationship with the precursors of this essential food.
Read MoreSurprising Ancient Methods For Dental Health and Wellness
Much like today, ancient cultures valued clean, healthy, and white teeth. In poetry and myth, the description of a noble lady included reference to dental health and wellness. The ideal Medieval image included descriptions like “white teeth and red mouth” or some reference to clean teeth and sweet breath. Conversely, villains were characterized by discolored…
Read More5 Healthy Morning Rituals Inspired by Hildegard
Morning rituals often determine how we feel for the rest of the day. We have assembled these 5 rituals inspired by Hildegard of Bingen to help get the day off to a successful start. Common sense and experience tells us, our morning behavior affects productivity, energy levels, and satisfaction throughout the day. The beginning…
Read MoreFasting with Dietary Supplements and Vitamins
As each of us develops our unique personal fasting routine, some may consider incorporating dietary supplements and vitamins. Refining our individual process, means discovering our vulnerable areas, and identifying means for support. This includes finding the right dietary supplements to promote the intended outcome.
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting Results and Health Benefits
Rather than prescribing a specific form of fasting, the term “intermittent fasting” (also, called interval fasting or periodic fasting) describes a rhythm of eating. In comparison to a strict fasting regimen, an intermittent fasting schedule provides for good meals confined to specific times, and only at certain intervals. The process of intermittent fasting calls for…
Read MoreHildegard’s Three Healthy Fasts
Hildegard believed that regular fasting should be an integral part of a healthy dietary regimen. In this post we will review the process, purpose, and benefits of three levels of the Hildegard fast.
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